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The Guardian view on South Africa’s elections: a pivot point for the rainbow nation

Editorial: Cyril Ramaphosa promised a new dawn under his presidency, but support for the ruling African National Congress may fall below 50% for the first time

The Guardian - UK

T20 World Cup 2024: Final fixtures, results, group tables

Final four now set with England facing India

Evening Standard

Why the upcoming South African election is a massive milestone for the ruling ANC

South African’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in trouble. After 30 years in charge, it is scrambling for support ahead of the upcoming national elections.

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South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk

For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg’s estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a radioactive metal), toxic arsenic, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead and zinc. Acid mine drainage can pollute land…

The Conversation

Rural South Africa Voters Weigh Frustration And ANC Loyalty

Rural South African voters face a critical decision on loyalty to ANC amidst growing discontent. The upcoming election will shape the country's future.

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Calls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow

In recent weeks, college campuses across the U.S. have been roiled by pro-Palestinian protests, with the police called in to arrest demonstrators and students threatened with expulsion.

The Conversation

South Africa elections: what are the issues and will ANC lose its majority?

Country goes to polls on 29 May and unemployment, inequality and power cuts have dented ruling party’s support

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Penguins in peril: why two bird charities are taking South Africa’s environment minister to court

Conservationists say Barbara Creecy has failed to implement vital changes to stop fishing around colonies amid fears African penguins could be extinct by 2035

The Guardian - UK

US cricket team: A melting pot set to co-host ICC T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: As the U.S. prepares to co-host the Twenty20 World Cup, its cricket team presents a fitting microcosm of the country's diversity. The 15-man squad features players born in India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside home-grown talent from places like Queens, New York, and Hialeah, Florida.

The Times of India

South Africa gears up for crucial election

In tonight's edition: With just one week to go before South Africa heads to the polls, we head to Cape Town, where our correspondent tells us what's at stake before the crucial day. Also, an investigation by Lighthouse Reports accuses the EU of funding serious human rights abuses in Tunisia,…

France 24

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, India vs Pakistan and full match schedule

All you need to know about the groups, format, fixtures, match start times and venues for the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Load shedding & water woes: Can South Africa fix its ailing infrastructure?

As a crucial election approaches, ANC government looks set to tap in to business in an effort to revamp infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and S. Africa Push To Tax Billionaires 2% Yearly; US Says No

Yellen announces US opposition to global wealth tax, despite support from Brazil, France, and others.

International Business Times UK

Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

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The Conversation

Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just 4 months

South Africa’s historic 27 April 1994 national election marked the end of more than three centuries of colonial and apartheid rule.

The Conversation

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students need more support from their universities – South Africa study

Adjusting to university life tends to be tough no matter who you are. But what happens when deafness makes the usual demands even more difficult? Deaf students or those who are hard of hearing need extra accessibility measures to ensure they’re able to participate in even basic academic activities like…

WEKU

Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting in next week's elections, South Africa's top court ruled Monday.

The Conversation

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades.

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Which Country Has The Lowest Average Golf Handicap Index?

We dive into the data of four of the biggest golfing nations on the planet, with the aim of finding out which has the lowest average golf handicap...

Al Jazeera

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament

Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's top court rules Zuma ineligible to run in general election

South Africa's top court ruled on Monday that former president Jacob Zuma was not eligible to run for parliament in this month's election, a closely-watched decision as it could affect the outcome.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2002: Scotland loss means unwanted history for Berti Vogts

The defeat to South Africa in Hong Kong followed setbacks against France, Nigeria and South Korea.

International Business Times

S.Africa Top Court To Rule On Zuma Election Ban Monday

South Africa's graft-tainted former president Jacob Zuma on Monday will learn whether he can legally be barred from standing as a candidate in the country's May 29 general election.

Digital Camera World

$38,000 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize awarded to post-Apartheid series

South African-born photographer wins $38,000 Deutsche Börse Photography with her exhibition on decolonization

WEKU

'There is no respect anymore' as ambulances come under attack in South Africa

That's what one paramedic says of the targeting of ambulance crews. Criminals are after phones and wallets along with medical equipment and drugs. We ride along with a Cape Town crew in a Red Zone.

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